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Home  |  Past Issues  |  Upcoming Events  |  On-Demand Events  |  Videos | Send to a Friend Industry Trends & Events . . . See What Saws Can Do Sawing is a basic cutting technique that plays a part somewhere in many metals manufacturing processes. But, as this analysis of the current state of the technology from ctemag.com confirms, two distinct options are available — circular or band-sawing — and choosing the right one is crucial. Band-sawing, for instance, offers more flexibility and can tackle larger work pieces, while circular sawing is faster and more accurate with smaller parts. Moreover, the situation is further complicated by the various levels of automation and the different blade coating and lubrication techniques that may be applicable. Nevertheless, improvements in sawing efficiencies can have major benefits in more complex downstream operations and so it is a topic that cannot be ignored.   Increase Labor Productivity 150% with ServoCam UltraTurn XL AMT Machine Systems, Ltd. Looking for a Better Answer? Pickwick Manufacturing Services AMT Machine Systems' UltraTurn XLprovides a combination of short setup and fast cycle times that lower your production costs. Configure as either a bar or chucker machine to run the right work on the right machine. Visit us herefor video. Focus on your core competency and rely onPickwick to provide the metal fabrications that support it — delivered as, and where, you need them. You'll find our assemblies enabling major OEM's technology at the construction site, in the field, cleaning your air, supplying your power, and measuring your quality. Is Oil Mist Hurting Your Productivity? Royal Products SFL Machine Tool Coolant Rotary Unions Barco Mist and smoke produced during CNC machining is a health and safety hazard and may impact productivity due to employees dialing back on speeds and feeds to minimize oil mist production. With over 125,000 units in operation world-wide, the Royal Filtermist is your solution. Learn more. The Barco SFL rotary union is designed to supply coolant to high-speed, multi-spindle heads and independent box spindles on automotive transfer lines. Dial machines and gun-drills are also potential applications.
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Precision Small Diameter Boring Made Easy Scientific Cutting Tools, Inc.
SCT in keeping with our promise to remain on "The Cutting Edge" introduces a revolutionary new design for indexable boring bar technology with the SCT Advantage Boring Bar System. The innovative design of the tool holder put's extra material in the insert pocket for increased strength and chip control coupled with a precision ground insert with superior finish and a low profile designed screw, your small diameter boring operations have never been easier.
Metal Cutting . . . Learn More Dynamic Duo The combination of a vertical machining center and automatic pallet changer has slashed lead times by as much as 75% and halved machining costs in some cases for a Chicago area job shop. Moreover, reportsmmsonline.com, the investment has paid off despite the company's workload being focused on low-volume manufacture with frequent changeovers. Maximizing Micro Capabilities A new die-sinking electric discharge machine can provide enhanced quality and lights-out manufacturing capability in micro-machining applications, according to canadianmanufacturing.com. The FORM 200 mS from AgieCharmilles can combine power modulation with maximized material removal using undersized (< 20 µm) electrodes. The user interface also features dedicated routines to support programming of micro machining operations. Metal Forming . . . Learn More Off the Shelf Here's a video introduction to Bystronic's ByTrans Extended material handling system for metal sheets frommetalworkingcanada.com. Features highlighted include the system's ability to store 6,600 lbs of material on each of its two shelves and the integration of part sorting and stacking capabilities with load/unload operations. The second shelf can store either raw material or sorted parts. Just Push the Button This video from LNS shows how a complete changeover on its Express 220 bar feeder can be effected in less than eight minutes. A key enabler is the ability to enter data such as bar stock shape and diameter and guiding channel ID through a prompting remote control, after which the machine will automatically adjust speeds and torques.   Deublin Rotary Union Model 2620 Deublin Co. Include Position Feedback in Your Ethernet/IP Network MTS Sensors Deublin's Model 2620 Rotary Unionfeatures two independent passages, making it suitable for CNC machine applications and a variety of machinery applications. Balanced mechanical seals provide long service and reduced operating torque. Closed seals allow continuous containment of media and labyrinth, protecting bearings from the media being transmitted. Learn more. MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division has launched its R-Series absolute linear position sensor with Ethernet/IP output for industrial markets. With the device-level ring (DLR) capability, the sensor may be directly connected to a ring topology without the need for external switches. Learn More… CNC Tube Bending Machines J&S Machine, Inc. Machine Tool Spindle Drives Andantex USA, Inc. J&S Machine offers a full line of YLM CNC tube bending machines, ranging in capacity from ¼ in. to 6 in. round tube. YLM programming features include; push-roll bending, multi-radius bending, simultaneous movement of multiple axes, and 3D simulation of the bending process. The Andantex two-speed Machine Tool Spindle Drive gearboxes are designed for in-line integration between a water cooled motor and a spindle inside a RAM. This compact, lightweight design matches the latest spindle drive motor technology. Tools & Fixturing . . . Learn More Changing Times A Canadian company processing steel coils along two 300 ft long production lines found tool changes for its in-line pressing had become a bottleneck. Find out in this story frommetalformingmagazine.com how the introduction of quick changeover procedures reduced die-change times from two hours to less than 30 minutes and saved the cost of installing a third line. Doing a U-turn A German company has reduced a previous need for three separateclamping operations to just one for the production of ball-head trailer couplings. How? Through use of special tooling and a "U-axis" system which allows the complete manufacturing process to be carried out in a single set-up in a machining center. CNC, Programming & Controls . . . Learn More Exceeding Expectations Making big parts — as large as 120 in. x 88 in. — does not lead to lowered tolerances at the Newark, CA, plant of contract machining company Sanmina-SCI. Instead, as cnc-west.com reports, the company makes use of a statistical process control (SPC) software program written in-house to enable it to exceed customer requirements by a factor of five or more. Fit for Purpose Integration and simulation are two of the key benefits that machine shop Tomak Precision points to through its choice of CAM software system. The first refers to the ease with which it can accept imported CAD data, and the second to the ability it has to ensure toolpaths and tooling are right first time.   New HD Series: High Performance, Low Cost  Designatronics, Inc. Demand Better Performance Impreglon, Inc. The HD Series machine features an all steel construction, precision THK rails and bearings, precision rack-n-pinion on the X- and Y-axes, with a ballscrew Z-axis drive. Additionally, the system includes brushless micro-stepper motors and controls and a very easy-to-use hand-held controller. View the new HD series and all our featured products here… With the ever increasing demand for better performance from your tooling,Impreglon's PVD process, hardness, and density is our main emphasis. We apply TiN, TiCN, CrN, ZrN, and ALTiNfor cutting tools, dies, mills, taps, reamers, plastic dies/molds for extrusion, stamping dies, instrument blades, knives, and metal forming tools. AccuStream Complete WaterJet Systems AccuStream, Inc. High-tech Die Casting Chicago White Metal Casting, Inc. AccuStream works with many waterjet partners throughout the United States and Internationally to provide completewaterjet cutting systems and solutions for your waterjet needs. We have Domestic partnerships with WardJet, Advanced Cutting Systems, Retro Systems, and many more. So no matter your application — AccuStream has an OEM to meet your needs. Complete high-tech die casting production, from DFM assistance and prototyping thru post-casting CNC machining, finishing and complete product assembly. Working leaner and smarter to produce the most difficult parts in Aluminum Magnesium and Zinc, Chicago White Metal Casting can be your best choice for any die casting project.